Strange gift

Just hoping to get some idea about the gift I have received. Quick background, sent some food to the teachers at my DD's school as part of a celebration. Next day many teachers thanked me in person, expressing their like for that food item.

Today DD handed me a gift that had been passed by her teacher, to say thank you for the food I sent. It's nicely wrapped in tissue paper & ribbon, but upon opening I saw 7-9 chillies ( red and yellow).

I am not sure what to make of it. Is it an omen thing or some exotic chillies,maybe? I feel it's rude ask her what it is for. Any ideas?

In Hinduism the chillies left hanging with a lemon at the door is supposed to ward off evil eye. Like wise in some beliefs chillies kept in a oil jar brings good luck. I was just checking before I used them in cooking.

Oh OP this did make me laugh! Is there any other food item that you would have seen as an omen? I mean if you research it, there's probably loads of stuff around it but I can't believe you thought of it at all.

I don't like chillies but my first thought woukd def be food rather than omen!